A Good Guest is always welcome

We all have a responsibility to the cities we visit, to reduce our environmental and social impact, for the benefit of the infrastructure and people of our host city.

Our approach

This is what it means to be a Good Guest. 

As Good Guests, we focus on five key areas:  

  • Energy and water
  • Production and waste
  • Food and hydration
  • Logistics
  • Travel and accommodation 

These areas have been designed to align with six of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) - Affordable and clean energy, Climate action, Responsible consumption and production, Zero hunger, Reduced inequalities and Industry, innovation and infrastructure. 

How we support our host city

We work closely with Barcelona City Council, L'Hospitalet City Council, Fira Barcelona, and local partners to minimise the climate impact of our show. 

We encourage all visitors, staff and suppliers to be Good Guests, with easy ways to reduce their impact on the environment when attending MWC Barcelona.

We foster the adoption of sustainable practices supporting our exhibitors and partners to create a successful and sustainable event experience.

We follow the laws and regulations of our host city to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its citizens. We expect all partners - including members, sponsors, exhibitors, collaborators and attendees - to do the same.

Measure your environmental impact using our Carbon Footprint Calculator. 

Barcelona is proud to be a Biosphere World Class Destination. Since 2011, the city holds the Biosphere responsible tourism certificate in line with the international criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.